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A23 JGC

2009 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,853 mi
Last recorded88,853 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 JGC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 88,853 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 75,722 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 63,041 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 61,023 miles

Front Coolant leak advise investigation as under tray fitted ()

Fail 24 Jan 2023 61,023 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Coolant leak advise investigation as under tray fitted ()

Pass 2 Feb 2022 56,916 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replacement (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 56,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replacement (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 54,386 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise investigation (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 53,074 miles

Front numberplate damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2019 49,383 miles

front tyres 2+mm

Pass 23 Jan 2018 45,881 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside shoulder wear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre /has cut ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside shoulder wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 41,709 miles

front number plate broken

Pass 29 Jan 2016 37,830 miles

Front numberplate damaged.

Pass 6 Feb 2015 35,139 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 33,152 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres are wairing unevanly on the inside edges

the o/s wing mirror indicator is brokon but still works

Pass 14 Dec 2012 19,570 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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A23 JGC is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 92,046 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A23 JGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 17 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A23 JGC registered?

A23 JGC is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 December 2009.

Is A23 JGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 JGC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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